December weather forecast
Waterloo, OR

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Waterloo, Oregon, with an average temperature ranging between max 45.3°F (7.4°C) and min 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

Waterloo's temperature records reveal December as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and lows of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Humidity

January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Waterloo, Oregon, during December, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Waterloo, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.6 days and aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:41 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in December leads to these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and a low of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average December temperature?

Waterloo in December has an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in December in Waterloo?

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

What is the rainiest month?

December is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Waterloo in December?

In Waterloo, during December, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in December?

In Waterloo, in December, during 0.7 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December?

In December, the average day length in Waterloo is 8h and 54min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:47 am and sunset at 4:41 pm PST.

How many hours of sunshine does Waterloo have in December?

In Waterloo, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Waterloo.

How high is the UV index in December?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Waterloo, OR

Average temperature in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).

Average pressure in December
Waterloo, OR

Average pressure in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Waterloo, OR

Average wind speed in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average wind speed in December: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Waterloo, OR

Average humidity in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February, March and December (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (66%).

Average rainfall in December
Waterloo, OR

Average rainfall in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average rainfall in December: 4.41"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.24").

Average rainfall days in December
Waterloo, OR

Average rainfall days in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are July and August (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Waterloo, OR

Average snowfall in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average snowfall in December: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Waterloo, OR

Average snowfall days in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Waterloo, OR

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average daylight in December: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Waterloo, OR

Average sunshine days in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average sunshine days in December: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Waterloo, OR

Average UV index in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Waterloo, OR

Average cloud cover in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average cloud cover in December: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in December
Waterloo, OR

Average visibility in December - Waterloo, OR
  • Average visibility in December: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are July, August and September (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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